We haven’t received a coyote-sighting report in quite some time, but this one came in tonight via text – seen in Seaview. Coyote reports have dwindled in the past few years; we still don’t know whether that’s because they’ve dwindled in numbers, or are just keeping themselves out of sight. A sighting report is meant as an FYI, not a warning; if you’re not familiar with how to co-exist with coyotes, these state-published recommendations can help.
We’ll probably be seeing more of them, lots of bunnies out there to snack on!
This reminds me, I saw a spotted bunny bolt across the intersection of 35th & Roxbury the other day. I tried to catch it, thinking it might be domesticated, but no luck Stay safe little friends (all of you – coyotes, too).
They’re wild. Rabbits are currently everywhere. They breed like, you know….🐰
Yes, wild rabbits are everywhere, mostly cottontails. This was a white spotted rabbit, so either a crossbreed or domesticated. I would not try to catch a wild rabbit. It was also odd that it was in a busy intersection.
There’s definitely a lot of yummy bunny rabbits to keep him/her well fed.
Where have all the coyotes gone?
Long time passing
Where have all the coyotes gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the coyotes gone?
Fled from the encampments every one
Oh, when will they ever learn?
Oh, when will they ever learn?
Been living here most of my life and I’m old! Our neighborhood just fairly recently became “Seaview.” We had to ask why too. Might be the realtor’s way of defining West Seattle properties. Who knows? We’ve got bunnies! Coyotes now?
We’ve only been publishing for 15 years; our first Seaview reference goes back to 2008
https://westseattleblog.com/2008/04/watch-your-doorknob-you-might-be-getting-a-tree/
Looks like the crows that were snacking on a dead bunny in my backyard will have more competition. Let’s go coyote, help control the bunny population. Tell your buddy the bobcat to return to the Arroyos!
I presume this situation will be dealt with from an ethical point of view with professional standards. We have been through troubled times in the past. As a community we have the choice to approach this situation with holistic considerations.
Your comment bot is only worth a B+ so far. It needs more work. At least get it to mention coyotes.
John’s post, whether or not it’s from a bot or not, is bland and generic enough that it could be made on any number of topics. It does not seem to specifically relate to dealing with coyotes. It talks about “troubled times” without any further context.
On another website someone said they saw a coyote near the West Seattle golf course a couple days ago. I guess they’re back. 
The neighbor lady feeds the rabbits and she has named several of them. The rabbits thrive in this area.
They have thrived this last 4 years because all the coyotes mysteriously disappeared. It is great that they are returning. The bunny population is out of control.
Hmmm. Looking at the 1926 description of my house and the carpenter who built it, lived in it, and sold it to my family. No such reference. Only Kirkwood Addition. You must be in the original Seaview. We called our neighborhood The Junction or by the street names until we got nearer to Genesee Hill.
Yay! welcome back Mr. coyote! We missed you as our neighborhood is overrun with bunnies and I am sure the rats need controlling as well!
Coyotes are an essential part of a healthy ecosystem.Coexist.
Kersti – we used to see coyotes running through the greenbelt adjacent to Longfellow Creek, but haven’t seen any for four of five years. Not a one. Any idea what happened to them?
Yes ! I hope the coyotes alter the rat population that is out of CONTROL in West Seattle. Sometimes I can’t tell if I’m looking at Big Chihuahuas or rats….. I have lived here for long time and I have never seen this many rats.
I see bunnies in the Alki area, but I wouldn’t say so many as that they’re “overrunning” the neighborhood. I see more raccoons in a week than bunnies. Are bunnies eating people’s vegetables? What’s their nuisance level? The main thing disturbing our garden is the crows. Agreed that their population should be generally kept in check, but I’m not seeing signs that they’re actively harming the area right now.
I spotted one on the West Seattle Golf Course last evening (first hole). Unfortunately it was injured and not putting any weight on it’s rear right leg. I was glad to see it but surprised that it didn’t seem too bothered by how close we were to it. It eventually moved on to the west. Hope it was able to recover.
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